Simulation Results and Trace Files

The folder contains Q & A related to output metrics, packet and event trace files

What files are saved when I save my experiment in NetSim?
Applicable Versions NetSim Academic NetSim Standard NetSim Pro In NetSim users can save the network configuration done in GUI even before and after t...
Wed, 17 Nov, 2021 at 4:14 PM
How to plot packet latency vs. time in NetSim?
Packet Delay can be conveniently calculated from the Packet Trace log file, which can be obtained by enabling packet trace before running the simulation. Fo...
Fri, 28 Jan, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Why do I not see plots at the end of my simulation?
Plots will be available only if users enable the Plots option before running the simulation. NetSim provides Plots feature using which users can obtain ...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 12:18 PM
How to calculate and plot the Packet delivery Ratio with respect to time using Packet Trace?
Before calculating the Packet Delivery Ratio we need the following parameters Time (PHY_LAYER_END_TIME) (µS) Total Packet Transmitted Total Packet Trans...
Wed, 17 Nov, 2021 at 12:09 PM
How to obtain the source / raw data of NetSim plots?
Upon saving a network scenario simulated with Plots enabled, the data used to generate the plot will get saved to the directory specified. This logged...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 12:23 PM
How to calculate the total number of data and control packets that were sent by each node?
Applicable Versions NetSim Standard NetSim Academic NetSim Pro Applicable Releases v10 v11 v12         In order to quickly obtain the total ...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 12:11 PM
Can I get the instantaneous throughput for applications/links?
NetSim plots the moving average of throughput for links and applications. WIth regards to instantaneous throughput, at any point of time either a packet...
Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 at 9:13 AM
How does NetSim decide/calculate packet error?
The way the packet error is decided is Compute Rx power at the receiver based on Tx Power, less losses due to Propagation. Propagation models cover HATA ...
Thu, 3 Jan, 2019 at 6:24 PM
How do I determine the confidence interval for my results?
Using the Student T distribution users can calculate the confidence interval as Confidence Interval = X(mean) ± t (of (N-1)) ∗ (σ (of X)/√N) Howeve...
Mon, 4 Feb, 2019 at 4:45 PM
What are the different queues in NetSim? Is there any visibility into these queues?
There are two queues in every node in NetSim 1. Socket buffer -->Between the application layer and the transport layer. This is present for every socket...
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:50 AM